
Biography
On January 4th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum became the Ruler of Dubai following the death of his brother Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
On January 5th, the members of the Federal Supreme Council elected Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid as the UAE’s Vice President. The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan nominated Sheikh Mohammed to serve as the Prime Minister and form a new government, and the members of the Supreme Council approved the nomination.
On February 11th, 2006, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and the members of the new Cabinet took oath of office before His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Al Bateen Palace in Abu Dhabi.
Since taking office as the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has overseen launching a raft of revolutionary initiatives in the UAE.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the ‘UAE Vision 2021’ during a Cabinet meeting in 2010.
The Vision aims to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world by the year 2021 when the nation celebrates the Golden Jubilee of its formation as a federation. In order to translate the Vision into reality, its pillars have been mapped into six national priorities which represent the key focus sectors of government action in the coming years:
UNITED IN RESPONSIBILITY
An ambitious and confident nation grounded in its heritage
Ambitious and responsible Emiratis will successfully carve out their future, actively engaging in an evolving socio-economic environment, and drawing on their strong families and communities, moderate Islamic values, and deep-rooted heritage to build a vibrant and well-knit society.
CONFIDENT AND RESPONSIBLE EMIRATIS
Emiratis will be confident citizens, steadfast in carving out their future in a spirit of entrepreneurship and responsibility, engaged in the course of their nation and embracing moral values for richer fulfillment.
COHESIVE AND PROSPEROUS FAMILIES
Cohesive and prosperous families will form the cornerstone of the society, embracing the traditional values of marriage, continuing to empower women, and maintaining close ties between family members to ensure their rightful role in society.
STRONG AND ACTIVE COMMUNITIES
Strong and active communities will continue to make up the fabric of a vibrant and well-knit Emirati society, reinforcing a bond of solidarity among citizens in a spirit of openness towards residents.
VIBRANT CULTURE
The UAE’s distinct culture will remain founded on progressive and moderate Islamic values and endowed with a rich Arabic language, to proudly celebrate Emirati traditions and heritage while reinforcing national identity.
UNITED IN DESTINY
A strong union bonded by a common destiny
The UAE Federation will uphold the legacy of our Founding Fathers to ensure balanced development throughout the Emirates, through active coordination among levels of Government and integrated national planning and execution in all policy areas.
UPHOLDING THE LEGACY OF THE NATIONS FOUNDING FATHERS
The UAE Federation will uphold the legacy of our Founding Fathers to ensure balanced development throughout the Emirates, through active coordination among levels of Government and integrated national planning and execution in all policy areas.
SAFE AND SECURE NATION
The UAE Government will continue to be the custodian of a safe and secure nation, ensuring economic resilience and stability, upholding fairness and justice, and offering an advanced welfare system to allow all Emiratis to overcome adversity and contribute positively to society.
ENHANCED AND INTERNATIONAL STANDING
The UAE’s international standing will continue to grow as its successes highlight its prestige as a regional and international role model, developing sectors of excellence and national champions.
UNITED IN KNOWLEDGE
A Competitive Economy Driven by Knowledgeable and Innovative Emiratis
A diversified and flexible knowledge-based economy will be powered by skilled Emiratis and strengthened by world-class talent to ensure long-term prosperity for the UAE.
HARNESS FULL POTENTIAL OF HUMAN CAPITAL
The UAE will harness the full potential of its national human capital by maximising the participation of Emiratis, encouraging entrepreneurship, and nurturing home-grown public and private sector leaders while attracting and retaining the best talent.
SUSTAINABLE AND DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY
The UAE will benefit from a sustainable and diversified economy, flexible in adopting new economic models, and capitalising on global economic partnerships to guarantee long-term prosperity for current and future generations of Emiratis.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED AND HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE
Innovation, research, science and technology will form the pillars of a knowledge-based, highly productive and competitive economy, driven by entrepreneurs in a business-friendly environment where public and private sectors form effective partnerships.
UNITED IN PROSPERITY
A nurturing and sustainable environment for quality living
Emiratis will enjoy the highest living standards, long and healthy lives, first-rate education and well-rounded lifestyles guaranteed by excellent public services and recreational activities, within a safe and rich natural and social environment.
LONG AND HEALTHY LIVES
The UAE will promote long and healthy lives for all Emiratis by providing equitable access to world-class medical care while actively protecting against health hazards through awareness and prevention.
FIRST RATE EDUCATION
All Emiratis will have equal opportunity and access to first-rate education that allows them to develop into well-rounded individuals, enhance their educational attainment, and achieve their true potential, contributing positively to society.
WELL-ROUNDED LIFESTYLES
The UAE will nurture high quality of life built on world-class public infrastructure, government services, and a rich recreational environment.
WELL-PRESERVED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
As a leader of the green revolution, the UAE is conscious of its responsibility to safeguard nature and mitigate the effects of climate change on its habitat and ecosystems in order to ensure that future generations inherit an environmentally sustainable world.

New methodology for Government Work
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of a new methodology for government work

UAE Centennial 2071
The UAE Centennial 2071 is a long-term government plan based on the recent and crucial keynote lecture given by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

UAE Pioneers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has called upon the public and his followers on social media networks to nominate first 43 top achievers in the UAE in various fields

Government Accelerators
“Government Accelerators” is a new initiative that seeks to accelerate the progress made on the objectives of the National Agenda of the UAE Vision 2021.

Vision 2021
UAE Vision 2021, which aims to make the UAE one of the best countries in the world by the Golden Jubilee of the Union. Inspired by the principles of the UAE’s founding fathers

The Cabinet Retreats
The Cabinet Retreats were convened for the first time in 2007 as a special meeting of the UAE Cabinet members to discuss national issues and strategic priorities

The message we sent has arrived, and actions are more important than words, and we will follow up on what we promised, and I renew my confidence in all ministers and leaders to shoulder their responsibilities before our people.
“The UAE and Dubai have placed a high priority on creating one of the world’s best healthcare sectors, in line with our development vision centered on human wellbeing and happiness. Consistent with our unwavering drive for excellence, we continue to transform the sector by bringing together the globe’s leading healthcare expertise, talent, and institutions and opening new avenues for innovation to flourish. Our goal is to create a vibrant global healthcare hub that serves not only the needs of the people of our nation but also caters to the growing requirements of our vast region. Aligned with our goal of making the UAE one of the world’s best places to live and work, we are on a constantly evolving journey to raise standards of human development and welfare.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, aims to promote development by investing in education and the development of knowledge in the region. His Highness is passionate about educational and healthcare sectors, to ensure that the UAE is at the forefront of innovative healthcare development.